An Uncommon Two-Handed Axe, item level 18, requires level 11, binds when equipped.
On Black Metal War Axe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,173 gold20 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,314 gold37 silver to 19,001 gold25 silver. About 9 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 71% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,173 gold20 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 44s 43c. In Classic Era it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 44s 43c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 44s 43c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 44s 43c. In MoP Classic it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 44s 43c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 18 | 11 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 4s 78c |
| WoW Forever | 28 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 44s 43c |
| Classic Era | 28 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 44s 43c |
| The Burning Crusade | 28 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 44s 43c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 28 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 44s 43c |
| MoP Classic | 28 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 44s 43c |
In the Appearances collection, Black Metal War Axe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 620. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Black Metal War Axe.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name axes among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Black Metal War Axe uses icon file 132408, which 23 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Frostmane Hand Axe ID 2260 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 4Headchopper ID 1680 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 24Bronze Axe ID 2849 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 14Flurry Axe ID 871 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 25Barbarian War Axe ID 3201 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 18Brutal War Axe ID 3210 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 18Shadow Crescent Axe ID 3856 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22Boahn's Fang ID 5423 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 13Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2015 (2007 to 2021) were usually added in the same batch as Black Metal War Axe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The Third Troll Legend ID 2007 · Quest "Fall of Gurubashi"The Fourth Troll Legend ID 2008 · Quest "The Emperor's Tomb"
Twisted Sabre ID 2011 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 16
Cryptbone Staff ID 2013 · Weapon - Staff · item level 16
Black Metal Greatsword ID 2014 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 18
Dusty Chain Armor ID 2016 · Armor - Mail · item level 16
Glowing Leather Bracers ID 2017 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Skeletal Longsword ID 2018 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 17
Hollowfang Blade ID 2020 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 11
Green Carapace Shield ID 2021 · Armor - Shield · item level 13The raw ItemSparse values for item 2015 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Black Metal War Axe is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Black Metal War Axe next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Black Metal War Axe
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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